Birth date: Nov 26, 1943 Death date: Sep 4, 2023
Retired Lt. Colonel, Phil T. Howard, 79, of Cornelius went to be with Jesus on September 4, 2023, surrounded by his family after battling Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia. Phil was born on November 26, 1943 in Mecklenburg County to th Read Obituary
Dear Elaine and Jenny, Phil was such a friendly "Old-timer" to all of us as his Cornelius neighbors. We all enjoyed talking with him when he would jog by, or later in years walk by, and even much later ride by with his dog. He always asked about the family and brightened the day with his great spirit. Such a friend to us all! I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of loss and grief.
Phil will be deeply missed, his loving smile definitely will be missed at Preston House. He always greeted the staff with a smile and hello😊 may his smile be remembered always with his family.. S.I.P MR.PHIL PHIL🙇🏾♀
Thank you for inspiring me to do good in life. You wore always a great man that I would never forget. Your respect & honor will live on for centuries. Thank you!
Phil was a brilliant hardworking man who lived and shared his Christian beliefs. It was always a pleasure to see his big smiling face come to our store. It was my honor and privilege to call him my friend. Rick Hoke
Another great one has gone on ahead to glory. My dad loved to share how Phil was "sharp as a tack and friendly as they come." I know he enjoyed his friendship through the years, and his visits when he was able. My prayers are with you Jennifer and Elaine and family.
What a beautiful tribute to a great person and friend. Phil was our NMHS Class of 1962 President and as written, he continued to lead through this life. Phil was humble, always had a smile and a happy greeting to everyone he saw or met. Through the years, his friendship was constant and I personally treasure all the memories, the laughs and his genuine love of people and life. Phil’s recent illness robbed everyone of a real and decent human being and his death is our great loss but Heavens gain. Phil’s family had a great Husband and Father and Grandfather.
I met Phil many years ago when Jenny started teaching with my mom. He and Elaine were always seen out in town eating together and with family. I always enjoyed seeing your dad on my way to work at Starbucks. He was always smiling and excited to see me and say hi. He was a kind man and cared so deeply for his family. My prayers are with all of Phil’s family and friends.
